Intern and Volunteer Teach English in Thailand

  Thailand

• Bangkok: 
Bangkok
• Chiang Mai: 
Chiang Mai
• All Other Areas in Thailand: 
Saraburi,  Chonburi,  Lampang,  Nonthaburi,  Petchaburi

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: May and October

Description: Internship and Volunteer Experience $600($150 for each additional month)

One to four month placements available throughout Thailand.
One day orientation in Bangkok.
Airport pickup.
20-25 hours of unsalaried classroom teaching in conversational English.
24-hour in-country support from TRAKS International Asia.
Work visa assistance.
Free Accommodations proivided.
Free International medical insurance provided.
One-day Orientation in Bangkok.
Airport pickup.
Credits may be available for internships, contact your university.

Highlights:
* Become more competitive in a global economy with international work experience.
* Experience cross-cultural learning and enhance self-awareness.
* Make new friends and learn about a new culture.
* Apply academic learning in a practical setting and gain valuable new insights.

Qualified participants will be responsible for preparing lesson plans, conducting classes and following the academic learning objectives set by the school's foreign language department. Teachers will participate in providing students and parents with perfomance feedback, attend meetings with other teaching faculty and also participate in English camps.   

A typical week of instruction ranges between 20 and 25 hours; five days a week with weekends and Thai national holidays off. Teaching positions run for five and ten months beginning May and October.

Qualifications: Mature, dependable and self-motivated individuals needed to teach conversational English in elementary and secondary schools in Thailand. The focus is to help students improve their English ability to listen, speak, read and write English.

Applicants for Internship and Volunteer Experience must be at least 18 years of age with a valid passport to qualify.

Required documentation:
- Online application
- Resume/CV
- Official transcripts
- Letters of Reference
- Letter of Intent to Participate

Minimum Education: Bachelor of Arts

Cost in US$: Price $600 - $2,400

Salary / Pay: No stipend for interns or volunteers.

Experience Required: yes

Teaching experience is required for the Experienced Teacher Placement program. Participants must have taught English for two years and have an BA degree in Education or related field.

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer is one who has a sense of adventure and a willingness to experience new things, people, cultures and ideas. They are self-motivated, flexible, confident, enthusisastic and open minded. They are usually comfortable with the unknown and actually enjoy being in situations where they draw upon personal strengths while developing new skills and abilities.

Age Range: 18 to 65 years

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian and South African Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Thailand Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad

TRAKS International USA-Asia's Mission Statement: TRAKS is committed to providing an easy and friendly approach to international placement for new and seasoned world travelers. Our organization was formed to offer extraordinary opportunities for teaching and volunteering abroad. We provide an efficient, safe and reliable link for prospective teachers and volunteers with international host schools and volunteer organizations. Since every participant has unique life experiences and skills to offer as well as personal aspirations, we customize our placements to suit what it is YOU want to achieve and experience. You get to choose the type of program you want, your location and the length of your commitment.

Year Founded: 2005